Children the world over eagerly visit Santa Claus in shopping malls, write letters to the North Pole, bake cookies on Christmas Eve, and wake up early to open presents. But why? How did Santa become such a big part of our holidays?

Throwing a Christmas party can be intimidating; how do you entertain your guests, especially if they’re a mix of ages? Fear not, we've compiled a comprehensive list of Christmas-themed games that provide guaranteed fun.

Nearly everyone's heard the famous opening lines “’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house…” But did you know that the poem's also responsible for much of the Christmas imagery that we use (and love) today?

Christmas trees are a staple of holiday decorating, illuminating the windows of homes around the world as millions of families hang lights and ornaments from their branches. But where (and when) did the tradition begin?